Free Fun
March is reading month and there’s no better place to celebrate reading and books than at your local library. When you’re looking to spend some extra time at the library, nothing beats a play area. The best part is that it’s FREE! Check out our favorites listed below.
25320 Six Mile Rd, Redford Charter Twp, MI 48240
The children’s department makes up the entirety of the second floor. The grassy center of the department has a tunnel for climbing under, several “hills” to climb over, a caterpillar, and a rock wall. For more play inspiration you’ll also find an area with a play kitchen and a train table. On the other side of the department you’ll find the interactive light wall, big foam blocks for building, a stage for performing, and tables with rotation STEM toys. Needless to say, the fun doesn’t stop at the Redford Library.
4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
When you’re at the West Bloomfield library, your kids won’t know where to start playing. Throughout the entire library are various play stations – including a baby/toddler area. One of our favorite areas is the play house with kitchen, food toys, and dress up clothes. Other cool areas include the puppet show nook, Lego table, and trains.
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076
This library is fairytale come to life. Your kids will definitely feel like royalty in a book castle. Enjoy the book throne, dragon hideaway (with a sleeping and snoring dragon), a magic treehouse puppet stage, and more.
530 Pontiac St., Oxford, MI 48371
Say hi to the fish in the aquarium and keep busy with the endless toys offered! Their outdoor playground is a must if you catch it on a sunny day!
Main Branch: 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Downtown Branch: 23500 Liberty St, Farmington, MI 48335
Farmington is lucky enough to have TWO branches that have areas in the children’s department that are perfect for playing. The Downtown Branch has a “tree house” to play in and the Main Branch has a full pretend stage with a play kitchen and more!
40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp., MI 48038
One of our kid’s favorite areas to use their imagination. Around every corner is a new hands-on activity: drive a bus, ride a horse and cartridge, steer a boat and more! One of the best parts is that these stations have interactive buttons – like making the airplane propeller rotate. Don’t forget about the puppet theatre, trains, blocks, Legos and other STEAM toys available for imaginative play. While the library is currently under renovation, we cannot wait until they open again to play.
2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
If you’re looking for something different – check out the Westgate Branch of the Ann Arbor District Library network. This is the only library (that we know of) with a “honeycomb” wall feature where kids can play or cozy up with a new book. The light wall, games on the tablet, and educational toys are all sure to keep your young learners busy while you take a minute to relax.
1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, Michigan, 48302
There really is something for every kid at the Bloomfield Library. A soft block and felt wall is sure engage the little ones (and maybe some of the bigger ones). A puppet area, dollhouses, and trains are sure to spark some imaginative play.
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